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Wayland, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,430
Population
1,497/sq mi density
$71,797
Median Income
$35,170 per capita
$201,200
Home Value
$328,791 Zillow
$1,085
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
328
Violent Crime/100K
1,358 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,797 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,200 home value, $1,085/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wayland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 773 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6731°N, 85.6417°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Barry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Wayland has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").